Loading...
The Financial Express

Search results for: movie

'White Noise' mocks modern world problems and existential dread

'White Noise' mocks modern world problems and existential dread

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-04 16:35:06

Misinformation is prevalent in today's internet age. There may be information from an unreliable source on Facebook, but people might believe so strongly that they spread that information and disprove...

Bardo: Into the mind of 'The Revenant' filmmaker

Bardo: Into the mind of 'The Revenant' filmmaker

Iftekharul Islam 2022-12-27 19:55:19

Films with autobiographical elements have been a growing trend in 2022. Many prominent directors made films based on their lives, such as Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, James Gray's Armag...

Guillermo del Toro re-imagines 'Pinocchio'

Guillermo del Toro re-imagines 'Pinocchio'

Iftekharul Islam 2022-12-22 17:14:04

Pinocchio is one of the greatest classic children's films of all time― a puppet going through his character development to prove himself worthy of being human.  The original novel by Italian aut...

'Damal' is a fine blend of sports and history

'Damal' is a fine blend of sports and history

Shadique Mahbub Islam 2022-11-13 14:54:51

If there were a 'The most unfortunate film of the year' award, it would have certainly gone to the latest film Damal, directed by Raihan Rafi and produced by Impress Telefilms.  The fi...

Henry Selick returns after 13 years with ‘Wendell & Wild’

Henry Selick returns after 13 years with ‘Wendell & Wild’

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-02 18:45:00

Anyone who watched Coraline in childhood might remember the stop-motion horror film about a teenage girl trying to rescue her parents from an evil witch. Henry Selick is the one who adapted Neil Gaima...

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ captures the horrors of the First World War

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ captures the horrors of the First World War

Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-31 17:28:40

The First World War was one of the worst things that happened to humanity. Both World Wars were catastrophic, but the seminal tragedy was the worst: soldiers getting killed, burned, and intoxicated in...

‘Black Adam’ is a decent introduction to the DC supervillain

‘Black Adam’ is a decent introduction to the DC supervillain

 Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-22 17:01:14

When the Black Adam trailer came out in June this year, DC fans had big expectations for this film. After eight years of production hell and multiple setbacks of the pandemic, they will finally get to...

'Amsterdam' lacks creativity, wastes big budget and an ensemble cast

'Amsterdam' lacks creativity, wastes big budget and an ensemble cast

Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-13 17:23:38

After the huge success of Joy, director David O. Russell announced an unnamed movie in development five years later, in 2020, with a huge budget of USD 80 million and a star-studded cast. ...

Mr. Harrigan's Phone: A bad adaptation of an unpopular Stephen King novella   

Mr. Harrigan's Phone: A bad adaptation of an unpopular Stephen King novella  

Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-12 17:03:42

Stephen King needs no introduction. He is the master of horror storytelling. His numerous horror novels and stories sent shivers down readers' spines for decades. His works have been adapted into mo...

‘The Empress’ is an honest attempt to emulate ‘The Crown’

‘The Empress’ is an honest attempt to emulate ‘The Crown’

Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-10 17:43:52

Period dramas on Netflix have seen moderate to massive success in recent years, the most notable being The Crown. This period drama is the most popular for depicting the real-life events of the Britis...

'Jogi' preaches friendship and humanity amidst religious unrest

'Jogi' preaches friendship and humanity amidst religious unrest

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-22 16:46:18

Religious violence has been a part of the Indian Subcontinent for centuries. Even in modern times, people still nurture hatred against people of other religions and commit atrocities in the name of Go...

An absurd science fiction with a deeper meaning of life

An absurd science fiction with a deeper meaning of life

Iftekharul Islam 2022-09-01 17:23:24

"Living an experience, a particular fate, is accepting it fully." A human can live one life and can lead one destiny. He may or may not fulfil his dreams and his life goals.  But what if he wit...

'Beast' is a reminder of the '70s animal attack films

'Beast' is a reminder of the '70s animal attack films

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-30 16:23:48

Animal attack films have been cult classics since the late '70s. This type of film started with Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds in 1963 and became a successful genre with Steven Spielberg's Osc...

Peele returns with 'Nope,' blending comedy with horror

Peele returns with 'Nope,' blending comedy with horror

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-16 20:31:53

Jordan Peele is known for directing iconoclastic horror films that contain social messages for the audience. His unique approach to the horror genre even earned him an Oscar for his debut film, Get Ou...

Where the Crawdads Sing: A tale of a social outcast embroiled in a murder mystery

Where the Crawdads Sing: A tale of a social outcast embroiled in a murder mystery

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-13 19:25:52

A girl abandoned by her family and society, left to live in a dangerous place all by herself, exploited by the people of the society and then the same society comes after her for an act she did not co...

'Bullet Train' is a colourfully violent action comedy with absurd humour

'Bullet Train' is a colourfully violent action comedy with absurd humour

Iftekharul Islam 2022-08-10 17:05:22

2022 is not a good year for Hollywood in the action thriller genre. As The Gray Man flopped at the box office, it could be said the seriousness of this genre isn't quite working out for the audience.&...

Hawa: The game changer

Hawa: The game changer

Shadique Mahbub Islam 2022-08-03 18:45:38

No Bangladeshi film in recent memory has created such hype in the hearts of the audience as Hawa, a film directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon. The film has been released in twenty-four halls across the co...

She-Hulk trailer promises to be fun, original Hulk further weakens

She-Hulk trailer promises to be fun, original Hulk further weakens

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-27 14:09:53

Hulk, the giant green monster, had the main appearance in two films: Hulk (2003) and The Incredible Hulk (2008), with Eric Bana and Edward Norton portraying the character respectively.  But sinc...

Persuasion: A botched Jane Austen adaptation with Netflix formula

Persuasion: A botched Jane Austen adaptation with Netflix formula

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-26 18:47:21

In early 19th century of Britain, women of the aristocratic society had little autonomy over their life. They were seen as a burden to the family if could not be married at their prime age. They had o...

Jaadugar is a feel-good movie with simple plot

Jaadugar is a feel-good movie with simple plot

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-07-25 15:27:24

Jitendra Kumar has become a widely known face among the Indian audience. His roles in Kota Factory and Panchayat have won the hearts of millions of viewers.  He continued his benchmark role as a...

'Kung-Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight' is a well-intended but poorly written sequel

'Kung-Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight' is a well-intended but poorly written sequel

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2022-07-21 21:50:50

The ‘Kung Fu Panda’ trilogy is one of the most influential works of cinema. It's undoubtedly many people's first exposure to Wuxia epics.   And, with their team of animators, wr...

The Man From Toronto: Another hyped Netflix movie ends in disappointment

The Man From Toronto: Another hyped Netflix movie ends in disappointment

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-07-20 17:55:12

Any movie starring Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson and Kaleo Cuoco is supposed to be a hit.  But 'The Man from Toronto,' despite having all these heavyweights, disappointed the viewers. However, wit...

Netflix pushes Rom-Com genre with 'Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between'

Netflix pushes Rom-Com genre with 'Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between'

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-18 14:48:15

In past years, Netflix used to be heavily criticised for depicting raunchy rom-com movies filled with forced jokes. But with To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in 2018, Netflix redeemed itself wi...

'Thor: Love and Thunder' fails to match the bar of expectation

'Thor: Love and Thunder' fails to match the bar of expectation

-- 2022-07-17 17:53:41

Marvel Cinematic Universe entered phase four the last year and introduced the audience to the multiverse concept. But MCU ventured little with this ambitious approach, evident in Doctor Strange in the...

Netflix’s ‘Spiderhead’ does injustice to George Saunders’ original story

Netflix’s ‘Spiderhead’ does injustice to George Saunders’ original story

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-17 15:12:20

After the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick, director Joseph Kosinski's second film this summer is Spiderhead, the science-fiction movie not expected to be a total blockbuster but safe enough to be...

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ tells the backstory of the beloved Despicable Me villain

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ tells the backstory of the beloved Despicable Me villain

Iftekharul Islam 2022-07-16 14:34:52

The Despicable Me franchise has been going on for almost a decade – a middle-aged supervillain with an odd accent on a quest to rule the world with a flock of adorable yellow creatures, aka mini...

Ashani Sanket: Prediction of an unpleasant future?

Ashani Sanket: Prediction of an unpleasant future?

Shuvodip Biswas 2022-06-21 14:51:12

The price hike has been one of the most discussed issues recently. The price of daily necessities is rising fast, and so is the demand for them.  The situation currently is worsening with the Ru...

5 movies to watch with your father

5 movies to watch with your father

Megh Rahman 2022-06-19 15:19:40

Papa kehte hain bada naam karega Beta hamara aisa kaam karega. When Australian poet Pam Brown said, “Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and sing...

2023 will be the comeback year of Shah Rukh Khan

2023 will be the comeback year of Shah Rukh Khan

Iftekharul Islam 2022-06-04 13:15:22

Shahrukh Khan is a name that does not need an introduction. The most famous superstar from the Indian subcontinent has mesmerised the world for more than two decades.  Most of his films are hits...

Jared Leto once disappoints with yet another superhero movie

Jared Leto once disappoints with yet another superhero movie

Iftekharul Islam 2022-05-31 14:29:17

For the past few years, Jared Leto has been quite a familiar name in superhero movies. Although not for good reasons, he is always seen caught in the limelight negatively for poor portrayals of his ch...